Audiologist

JOB SUMMARY

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services within the Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Audiology Department. This role delivers high-quality patient-centered care related to hearing and balance disorders, including adult and pediatric hearing evaluations, vestibular testing, tinnitus counseling/management, hearing aid evaluations and dispensing, and cochlear implant (CI) evaluation and maintenance. The Audiologist works collaboratively with ENT physicians and clinical staff to optimize access, outcomes, and the patient’s experience.

• Perform comprehensive audio logic evaluations for adult and pediatric patients as indicated, including:
• Pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes
• Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and other clinically appropriate testing
• Conduct hearing assessments for medical and surgical ENT patients (pre/post-op hearing testing as needed)
• Identify and document hearing disorders, amplification candidacy, and treatment recommendations

• Provide vestibular evaluation and diagnostic testing, which may include:
• VNG testing
• Positional testing (e.g., Dix-Hallpike)
• BPPV assessment and treatment (e.g., Epley maneuver), within scope and clinic protocols
• Caloric testing and vestibular ocular motor assessments as applicable
• Provide patient education and care coordination for balance disorders, including referral to vestibular physical therapy when appropriate
• Collaborate closely with ENT physicians regarding vestibular diagnostic interpretation and treatment pathways

• Conduct tinnitus evaluations including history, symptom scoring tools, and audiometric correlation
• Provide tinnitus counseling and education using evidence-based approaches (may include TRT-style counseling, CBT-informed counseling, or sound therapy protocols)
• Recommend and implement tinnitus management plans, including:
• Hearing aids with tinnitus features
• Sound therapy devices/strategies
• Patient education on triggers, sleep impact, and coping strategies
• Track tinnitus outcomes and improvement metrics as part of quality improvement initiatives

• Provide hearing aid evaluations and selection using best-practice standards
• Perform device programming, fitting, verification (real-ear measures if available), and validation
• Provide follow-up and ongoing hearing aid care including:
• Adjustments, reprogramming, counseling, troubleshooting
• Maintenance education and long-term amplification support
• Support patient access to assistive listening devices and accessories as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing/coding for device-related care per PSC policies
• Support ENT physicians in CI-related services, including:
• CI candidacy screening support
• Counseling on CI process and expectations
• Coordination with implant centers/manufacturers (as applicable)
• Provide post-implant audio logic support services within PSC scope (depending on clinic model), which may include:
• CI follow-up hearing testing and patient education
• Coordination for mapping/advanced follow-up with implant centers
• Documentation and communication to referring CI team/providers

• Support ENT physicians in CI-related services, including:
• CI candidacy screening support
• Counseling on CI process and expectations
• Coordination with implant centers/manufacturers (as applicable)
• Provide post-implant audio logic support services within PSC scope (depending on clinic model), which may include:
• CI follow-up hearing testing and patient education
• Coordination for mapping/advanced follow-up with implant centers
• Documentation and communication to referring CI team/providers

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary ENT team to ensure timely testing, follow-up scheduling, and treatment continuity
• Provide exceptional service and a supportive environment for patients experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and communication barriers
• Participate in patient education and community outreach efforts (e.g., hearing…